New Year, New You: 16 Inspiring Spots to Kickstart Your 2025 Resolutions

As we step into 2025, it’s time to embrace new beginnings with a fresh set of resolutions. Whether you’re looking to get active, eat healthier or find ways to relax, there’s no shortage of incredible places to visit to help you stick to your goals. Let’s explore 10 must-visit spots to turn resolutions into lasting habits.

Eat Healthier

Fit Kitchen Frankfurt

Trying to eat healthy while traveling can be hard, especially when you want comfort food like burgers or pizza. Fit Kitchen is a great place to enjoy these foods without feeling guilty. They make their pizzas and burger buns with a mix of wheat, almond and soy flour, and their fries are cooked with hot air instead of oil, so they have less fat. The menu isn’t large, but everything is made with care to be lower in calories, carbs and fat than regular fast food. But most importantly, the food tastes amazing!

Organic Food Tashkent

Organic Food is located in the C1 area of Tashkent. It’s a small but popular spot for healthy food. This cafe offers sugar-free desserts, gluten-free bread, pasta and many other healthy options, making it a great place to enjoy treats without feeling guilty. In a city where bread is served at almost every meal, finding alternatives can be tough, but this cafe offers a great variety of gluten-free and organic products.

Move More

Howth Walks Dublin

Explore the stunning coastal trail of Howth, a charming fishing village near Dublin. Whether you take the Cliff Walk or hike the longer routes, this scenic path combines exercise with breathtaking views of the Irish Sea. The trail is 8 kilometres long and is considered a moderately challenging route. It takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes to complete it. It’s the perfect way to start getting more active in the new year.

Los Liones Canyon Trail Los Angeles

The Los Liones Canyon Trail in Los Angeles is a great way to get moving and enjoy nature. With over 60 miles of hiking trails in the city, this one stands out for its scenic views and peaceful atmosphere, all while experiencing perfect weather. The trail is a 4 kilometres round trip and winds up a shaded mountainside, providing a cool escape during warm summer afternoons. Though the hike is not technically difficult, it is a very good workout. It’s a perfect way to start a year of moving more!

Take More Time To Relax

Löyly Helsinki

Unwind at Löyly, a modern sauna located by the Baltic Sea in Helsinki. Löyly is a unique fusion of Finnish tradition and modern relaxation. Opened in 2016, it’s become known as the Helsinki Sauna for its stunning setting by the sea. What makes Löyly stand out is the balance of authentic sauna experiences and a laid-back, almost non-Finnish atmosphere. After a sauna session, you can chill on the sun deck, sip a cocktail and sunbathe with panoramic views of the Baltic Sea.

Yoga in Frogerparken Oslo

Take a break in 2025 with outdoor yoga in Oslo’s beautiful Frogerparken. These summer classes, hosted by a local yoga school, are perfect for all levels. There’s something special about practicing yoga outdoors with the grass under your feet. The sessions are casual and fun, attracting up to 100 people at times. They meet by the famous “Sinnataggen” (angry baby statue) before heading to a quiet spot in the park. Classes are in Norwegian, but you can easily follow along by watching others.

Spend More Time Looking At Art

Brussels & the comics Brussels

Belgium is famous for its comics and Brussels celebrates this with amazing murals all over the city. Characters like the Smurfs, Tintin and Lucky Luke, all created by Belgian authors, are loved worldwide, and you’ll spot them on many walls in the city center. There are more than 30 murals, some interacting with famous landmarks like the Manneken Pis. Others fit so perfectly with the buildings that you might not notice them at first! You can take a guided walking or biking tour to learn more about the Belgian comics and spot every single mural. Or, if you prefer to explore on your own, be sure to keep your eyes open because you never know where you’ll spot your favorite characters!

Dulwich Picture Gallery London

The Dulwich Picture Gallery is a small but impressive art gallery filled with amazing works. Inside, you’ll find paintings by famous artists like Rembrandt, Watteau, Gainsborough and Canaletto. Its quiet and relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to enjoy the art, with natural lighting adding to the calm experience. This gallery was the first public art gallery built in England, created over 200 years ago by Sir Francis Bourgeois and Noël Desenfans. You can even visit their final resting place in the museum’s mausoleum!

Enjoy An Open-Air Concert

Waldbühne Berlin

Waldbühne is an open-air amphitheater nestled in the woods of Berlin. It is one of the most iconic venues for outdoor concerts. Whether you’re attending a classical music performance or a contemporary band’s set, this atmospheric venue offers stunning acoustics and a magical experience under the open sky.

Go Kayaking With Birds

Kayaking with Birds Cairo

If you’re looking to try something unique in 2025, consider kayaking with birds on the Nile. Run by Wild Phoenix and Nile Kayak Club, this activity lets you enjoy peaceful paddling while spotting birds and soaking in nature. It’s not only fun, it’s also about caring for the environment. Whether you love nature or just want a special memory, this is an amazing way to enjoy the outdoors.

Meet New People

Friedberger Markt Frankfurt

The Friedberger Markt, also “Friedi” by locals, is one of Frankfurt’s biggest after-work open-air events. From May to September, people gather here to enjoy locally produced meats, fruits and cheese, while sipping Riesling white wine. The lively atmosphere is perfect for meeting old friends or making new ones. When the market closes at 9 PM, the fun continues at nearby spots, with the “after Friedi” crowd often moving to different venues as the night progresses.

Admiralbrücke Berlin

Admiralbrücke is a special place in Berlin that comes to life when the sun is shining. It’s the perfect spot to meet new people, enjoy music, and soak up good vibes. You might find yourself chatting with strangers while soft jazz plays by the river or watching people dance, and maybe even joining in! There’s no need to plan anything, just show up and enjoy the moment. If you walk a little along the river, you might even see swans and ducks relaxing nearby.

Visit Museums More Often

The MIM museum Beirut

If you love stones, crystals and geology, the MIM Museum in Beirut is a must-visit. Located on Damascus Street, this museum showcases one of the world’s largest collections of minerals that are gathered from all over the globe by Mr. Salim Eddé. As you explore, you’ll learn how temperature, earthquakes and other natural forces shaped these minerals into the beautiful pieces on display. The final room is a real highlight, showing off precious stones like diamonds, emeralds and sapphires, alongside gold and silver in their raw, unpolished form.

Banned Book Museum Tallinn

The Banned Book Museum in Tallinn is a must-visit for book lovers and anyone curious about the history of censorship. It shows books from around the world that were banned, censored or burned. Each book has a story, and here you’ll learn why they were forbidden. The museum reminds us how important freedom of expression is. They even run an online book club every month, so even after your visit, you can still stay connected and join the discussions!